Whether you’re preparing presentation materials for your principal’s quarterly meeting or simply helping make your superior’s day easier by helping to maintain a timely schedule, assistants undoubtedly help create a stress-free and productive workplace.
Personal Assistant and Executive Assistant share many similarities, but what are the main differences?We’ve gathered a couple of key differences between the two overlapping profiles – so what type of assistant are you?
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTEA roles tend to be more professional and oftentimes, include managerial and operational skillsEA generally work for high-level executivesThe attitude of an EA is very pro-active, involving being one step ahead and having extraordinary decision-making and problem-solving skills< PERSONAL ASSISTANTPAs tend to be organizers; managing calendars, schedules, and databases simultaneouslyPAs support managerial teams, which usually involve senior managers, administrators, and reporting teamsPAs mentality is more reactive – responding to any problems or issues that may appear and consistently making sure everything is taken care of